in the latter part of November. Mr. Porter | many of the adults take great interest in trysays of this meeting—“ We had a very har- ing to learn to read." monious and pleasant season, though but little business of special importance came before us." From the Furrukhabad and Allahabad missions, we have no news of special in tcrest. TEXAS MISSION.-Mr. Blair mentions that a house for public worship has been erected, which also answers for a school-house. Owing to the unsettled relations of the Texan and Mexican governments, the labours of the missionary are attended with much discouragement. IOWA MISSION. Mr. Hamilion writes that "there is more solemnity and attention of late in our meetings at the station than formerly." Mr. Irvin's letter contains mournful evidence of the evils inflicted on the Indians by the use of ardent spirits: "Within the last five months, no less than five individuals have been murdered in their drunken revels, besides a poor woman who now lies at the point of death in the village." Surely we ought to pray earnestly for a better state of things among that unhappy people. CREEK MISSION.-Mr. and Mrs. Loughridge reached the Creck country and landed at the falls of the Verdegris river, on the eighth of February. They were in good health and spirits, and had most encouraging prospects before them. Mr. L. makes a very urgent appeal for assistance. It cer tainly is of great importance that he be joined by at least another missionary. ON THE RELATION OF MISSIONARIES We learn with regret that a paragraph in the letter of one of our missionaries, relating to Instructions, has been misunderstood. The letter referred to was inserted in the Chronicle of February, pages 44-46; and we now deem it proper to add the following remarks. While speaking of missionary operations at Hong Kong, the writer presents a rapid sketch of the Romanist and Protestant manner of conducting missions in China; mentioning that the papal missionaries are men of experience and well furnished with funds, while the protestant missionaries are young men, limited by instructions, and poorly sup plied with money. We fear this description is too true in some of its aspects; though as to the inexperience of protestant missionaries time will correct that, and there are some decided advantages in their being young; as to health, knowledge of the language, &c. It is notorious that the Romanist despotism, with its system of clerical celibacy, and its absolute ecclesiastical authority, can command the services of experienced men as mission. arics, whether in India or in our own land; and at the same time prescribes to them the most rigid laws. And it is unhappily true that funds can be procured under supersti tious motives, which are often withholden under the light of the pure Gospel, because that light has not penetrated and warmed the hearts of many on whom it shines. OTTAWA MISSION.-Mr. Dougherty writes, "On the first instant, (January) we celebra. ted the death of our Lord in the communion | Still the Gospel docs produce such effects of the Supper for the first time, at Grand Traverse. We were but a small Company, yet I trust we felt it to be a privilege to cbey the dying command of our Saviour. There were twelve communicants in all, three of whom were members of the Baptist church; the others were members of our Communion. None of the natives were received, as it was thought best that they should witness the observance of this solemn ordinance first. There are some who we hope will be prepared to join us by next time of administering this sacrament. Upwards of forty attend the Sabbath-school, and not surprise us that particular cases might amongst Protestants, as far surpass the boasted efficiency of Romanist agencies. The ablest and best men in our churches are made willing to make any sacrifice of their own labours, time, or property for the cause of Christ. However this may be, the writer of the paragraph in question could have had no intention to discourage the efforts of protestant churches, though he might deem some particular things unwise; and as the proceedings of six or seven protestant Missionary Societics, European and American, were under his review, it does have occurred which would suggest the general and passing remarks which his letter contained, and all this without the slightest intention to disparage the general measures of any missionary body, now conducting missions in that field of labour. Such we believe to be the true bearing of that particular passage. As to its being a complaint of our own Board, we are surprised at the mention of such an idea. This certainly was not the intention of the writer, nor does his language convey this mean. ing. responsible to herself, and who by their position have the wants of all the missions under their eye. We are thankful to know that this policy is one which our missionary brethren approve; and they are themselves the best witnesses that men of character, for talents, scholarship, and piety, are not deterred by it from engaging cheerfully and heartily in the service of the Church among the dying heathen. It is not our purpose to praise them; their works are their witness; and their brethren and classmates now labouring in this country, in a different sphere of duty but with the same spirit, will bear a willing and affectionate testimony, to their worth. We are gratified to add, that the Instructions of the Executive Committee have never been complained of by any of the missionaries connected with the Board. The policy, on which the missions of the Board are conducted, effectually prevents difficul. Rev. R. Moffat's Missionary Labours and Scenes ties of this kind from occurring. The feelings and wishes of the missionary are always consulted in the first place as to his field of labour, nor is any missionary appointed to any particular mission against his consent; though cases have occurred in which mis. sionaries preferred leaving this matter to the judgment of the Executive Committee. But usually the missionary makes his own choice, after conference with the Committee and Officers of the Board, in which they gladly afford him all the information and experience in their power. In the next place, when the missionary reaches his field of labour, he becomes connected with a Presbytery, if there be a Presbytery organized; and the Board are anxious that Presbyteries should be formed as speedily as possible at all the mis. sions. The greater part of the work of a missionary is then conducted on the very same principles which govern men in their connection with Presbyteries in our own country. The main point of difference arises from their depending on the churches, for the funds to support themselves and their missionary labours; concerning which it is only needful in this place to say that the Committee would as gladly give, as the mis. mionaries would expend, moneys for the salvation of the perishing, if the means were but at their command. But as these funds are limited, an apportionment must necessarily be made according to the best judgment of those to whom the Church has committed this weighty trust, making them in South Africa. We are truly glad to see that Mr. Moffat's Book has been republished in this country. It is a work of great value, being filled with accurate information concerning a large part of the interior regions of South Africa, con. taining spirited sketches of the state of society amongst its rude inhabitants, and many entertaining notices of its hardly ruder tribes, the lions and other beasts of prey,—all connected together in a narrative of highly interesting personal adventures. Apart from its missionary character, this will prove an attractive book to all classes of readers. Young persons will read it for its striking anecdotes, and people of mature and reflecting minds will find much food for thought in its facts and reasonings. But to those who would understand how low men will sink without the gospel, and what the gospel can effect for the most miserable tribes of our race, we would particularly recommend the perusal of Mr. Moffat's book. It is a monument of endu. ring fame to the success of missionary labours, as at present conducted by the church of Christ. No religious man can duly weigh the statements which this work furnishcs, without having his convictions of duty towards the heathen confirmed and increased, and his faith and hope greatly strengthened in the efficacy and preciousness of the word of God, as the means of spiritual and temporal good to men. Mr. R. Carter, 58 Canal-street, is the publisher. DONATIONS TO THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS IN FEBRUARY. Pby. of New-York. Rutgers-st. ch. addl. 38; Thompsonville ch. coll. 30: Duane-st ch. C. Beers. 20; do. mo. con. 26, 17; Brick ch. M. Allen, 5; 1st ch. N Y., mo. con. 59,22: Greenbush ch. 2, 2d Pby. of New-York Scotch ch. N Y., mo. con. 39,85, John Johnston, 250; R. L. & A. Stuart, 500; Richard Irvine, 50; Edmund Penfold, 50; Andrew Mitchell, 25. Andrew Foster, 25; H. A. Kerr, 10; R. Carter. 100, to con. J. H. MERLE D'AUBIGNE, a life director, of wh. 50 prev. ackn. 133 00 152 56 SYNOD OF OHIO. Pby. of Columbus. Mt. 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On the Sabbath the communion of the Lord's Supper was administered and eleven were received into the church on the profession of their faith. Among these is one, SINCE my last report, I have more encouraging information to communicate; the Lord seems to be blessing us, far beyond what, under ordinary circum-who perhaps may be regarded as the last stances, we could at all anticipate. For scion of the red men of the forest, which something like a year past, there have been palpable evidences of the presence of God by his Spirit in the church and congregation at W— S. You have been informed by the successive reports I have forwarded, of the success which has attended the preaching of the gospel, and other means of grace; every report, I believe, for the last year has communicated the cheering intelligence, that some sinners have become converted to God, and come out openly on the Lord's side; but at no former time have we had the privilege or happiness to communicate the intelligence that so many have professed their faith in Christ, as at the present time. On the second Sabbath in February, we held a sacramental meeting at the W— S. Although the weather was remarkably unfavourable from exeessive rains and piercing cold, still our congregations were very respectable; during the progress of the meeting, fixed attention was given to the preaching of the gospel. Early in the morning of each day, the congregation for miles around, assembled to engage in prayer before the public preaching of the day commenced. There was no excitement; no efforts were made to produce excitement, but the gospel was preached in its VOL. XI.-16 now lingers in this part of the great Mississippi valley. She is experimentally pious, deeply humble and determinately persevering by the grace of God. Another one of the above number, six months since was a notorious infidel, denying even the immortality of the soul, and regarding the whole human family after death, as on the same footing with the inferior animals. A radical change in this individual has been for some weeks before our meeting. Another one two years since, was a habitual drunkardabout one year since he became a member of the temperance society, and has lived up to his pledge faithfully, and has been a constant attendant upon the preach ing of the Gospel. His wife and a daughter have also professed their attachment to Jesus Christ. A little more than half the number were young people, who have consecrated the flower of their days to the service of Jesus Christ. I administered the ordinance of baptism to six of them, and they sat down with the rest of our little church to commemorate the dying love and living care of our common Lord. My dear brother, it was a happy day to me and to the rest of my brethren there, to see the "cords of Zion lengthened, and as we believe her stakes strengthened." It seems to me there can scarcely be a more perceptible change in the Sandwich Islands, since the Gospel has been received there, than there is in the neighbourhood of W S—, effected within a year. Why, it reminds me of the days of old, when they that feared the Lord spake often one to another. When I go amongst them, in any place, and every place, you hear something about Christ, and him crucified. It requires no effort to talk about religion, it is on every tongue. It is more than pleasant to spend days and weeks in visiting such a people. Within the past year this little church has increased from seventeen to forty-three. The Lord has indeed "done great things for us, whereof we are glad." FROM A MISSIONARY IN CLARK CO. Revival of Religion. until the morning light; when he seemed to see a new world; he called his little family around the altar, and for the first time offered that sacrifice which is due to God from his intelligent creatures. At a FROM A MISSIONARY IN HENRY CO. Good Effects of Missionary Labours. The Lord has been pleased graciously to bless my labours here, and give fruitfulness to the seed sown. protracted meeting the last of October, fourteen were added to the Church on the profession of their faith; these were mostly young persons, and children of the covenant. Three or four were heads of families; it was indeed a season of refreshing, and encouraging to many pious and praying souls, who had been weeping over the desolations of Zion and crying "O Lord, revive thy work." This church has been built up mostly by the silent and scarcely perceptible influences of the spirit of grace, like the gentle dew, rather than the plentiful shower. When I commenced my labours here as a licentiate, under the patronage of the Board of Missions, I found forty members. Our last statis twenty-three members. This promising field still needs the kind care of the Board; and although I feel myself called to leave this flock, I trust they will not be left long without a shepherd. FROM A MISSIONARY IN VERMILLION Since I last wrote, the religious feeling has increased in U- Church. During the summer and fall we received seven to our communion. On the second Sabbath of January, we received fourteen more, on profession of their faith, nine of whom were heads of families. Our little church now numbers thirty-six. Twenty-tical report shows one hundred and one of this number have been admitted during the present year. We are in creasing in numbers, and I trust also in strength of Christian graces. The work has been a silent work; the still small voice of the Lord speaking to the wandering, and calling them to himself.— There was one case of conviction, the most pungent I ever witnessed, a man in middle age. I had talked with him frequently and he always declared he could not feel. I gave him Baxter's Call to read, and while reading it, we appointed a fast day; he resolved to keep it: in the evening he appeared very serious; I preached at night, a sermon, which, he afterwards informed me, had a tendency to deepen his impressions; he could not sleep, and about midnight his agony was so great, he sent for me and one of our elders to go and pray with him; we continued with him, wrestling, like Jacob COUNTY. Large and Important Missionary Field. The field assigned me by the Crawfordsville Presbytery, and which it was intended my commission should cover, includes the most of Vermillion, and a part of Warren counties, being more than fifty miles in length, and varying from eight to sixteen in breadth. It is densely settled for a new country, and comprises a considerable amount of wealth, but its moral desolation is great. It is a new field in which no missionary has heretofore been employed, and in which they |